Packers' Tolzien in at QB for injured Wallace

Summary of 20 articles · Updated Nov 15, 2013

You have to win the week first,” Tolzien said. But with Rodgers and the backup Seneca Wallace injured, Tolzien will make his first N.F.L. When they came back on offense, Scott Tolzien who had just been elevated from the practice squad this week replaced W… (more)allace in what became his official NFL debut. Tolzien had two other drives that looked like they’d end up in points but he threw an interception in the end zone on one and Crosby missed his second field goal of the game to leave the Packers scoreless until the final seconds of the half. A mostly short to intermediate passer, we also know that Tolzien isn't bashful or “Just a Caretaker” at the position. Wallace completed his first five pass attempts for 25 yards before leaving. When the Eagles visit the Packers on Sunday, they actually will be the team with the marquee quarterback.

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